While the market for MMA fighting in India has grown exponentially in the past decade and fighters of the Indian descent like Agilan Thani and Arjan Singh Bhullar have made the nation proud in the greatest MMA platform of all, that is the UFC, we still have a grand following for traditional and amateur form of wrestling.
While athletes likes Sushil Kumar were the flag-bearers of Indian wrestling, younger wrestlers like Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia have taken the contingent to the next level.
On the other hand, the game of grapples and holds has also gotten a massive socio-cultural push as Bollywood actors like Salman Khan and Aamir Khan got involved in movies like 'Sultan' and 'Dangal'.
Based on the true story of wrestler Mahavir Phogat and his daughters Geeta and Babita Phogat, 'Dangal' more specifically had a huge impact on India's sporting world. The byproduct of which led to the burden of a nation as massive as India on the shoulders of the Phogat sisters (Geeta, Babita, Ritu and Sangita).
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While the two of the elder sisters have committed themselves to traditional wrestling, Ritu Phogat (who won the silver medal during the 2017 U-23 Senior Wrestling Championship in Poland) on the other hand has decided to move to MMA.
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— RITU PHOGAT (@PhogatRitu) February 25, 2019
Joining Singapore's Evolve Fight Team (EFT), she told TOI: "I am really excited to begin my new journey. The reason I picked MMA is because I want to be the first Indian to become MMA world champion.”.
What prompted her to take up MMA?
According to Ritu, who had been following the sport very closely for a long time, people had a lot of expectations from her just because of the fact that she is Geeta and Babita's sister. “I want to fulfill their expectations and hopes, not on the mat but inside a cage.”
However, giving her official notice to the Wrestling Federation of India for good will cost Ritu Phogat her shot at competing for her nation in the upcoming 2020 Olympics but she is willing to take that risk.
We have to commend Phogat's career altering step to move to Singapore. Resembling to boxer Vijender Singh's decision to move to the United States in search for better competition and greater recognition globally, she is in a relentless pursuit of her dreams and stardom.

Butter chicken or vada pav? What's better? It's true that Delhi boys have a different opinion from Mumbai boys when it comes to good food. But, what happens when a Delhi boy moves to Mumbai? Let's find out...

Italy is probably the dream country for so many people, and the pizza and the wine are not the only excuses one might find. With clean air, serene beaches, beautiful people and a scenic view meant for your Instagram feed, life in Italy sure looks like a dream.
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. ð¼ Venice / August 2018 ð· Nikon D5600 / Nikon 18-140mm . #italy #venice #venise #canal #building #architecture #night #light #tour #water #travel #travelling #city #citylife #boat #roadtrip #town #sunset #europe #italia #bridge #rialto #sky #summer #landscape #photography #photooftheday #photographer #landscapephotography #history .
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In the recent years, we have often read and heard about tiny Italian towns desperately calling out for company and offering money to people who're willing to relocate in those tiny, pretty villages. Now Locana, a tiny beautiful ghost town in Italy near the Turin region, has yet again offered the same. The government there is offering around 9000 Euros to anyone willing to relocate. That's approximately Rs. 73 lakh but then there's a catch there as well. The amount will be paid in a period of over 3 years, and the prerequisite for this is that you must be married with a kid (they want to populate the place with families). “Our population has shrunk from 7,000 residents in the early 1900s to barely 1,500 as people left looking for a job at Turin's big factories,” Locana's mayor Giovanni Bruno Mattiet told a newspaper.
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The people basically want you to relocate and run a business and make the place a living heaven all over again. Initially the offer was open just for the residents of Italy but the poor response has made them believe that people from other countries are also welcome to apply, if the applied conditions are fulfilled. Would you take up an offer like this? As dreamy as it may sound, in terms of practicality, I think it's logistically kind of impossible for us to move there permanently.

The Badshah of B-town is no less than royalty for his fans and admirers, who treat Shah Rukh Khan like the king that he is. While such fawning and swooning is acceptable and even expected from fans and admirers, it goes on to say a lot when the director of your upcoming film goes out of his way to literally treat you like a king!
SRK's latest film 'Zero' hits the screens tomorrow, and as per reports, film director Aanand L. Rai didn't just recreate Meerut with a massive, true to life set in Mumbai, for the movie, but also flew down 300 local artists from the ancient city to bring authenticity to the film.
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She is soooo hot in Husn Parcham that we have to keep her in a tub on the sets. The Beautiful Babita. #HusnParcham
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As per a TOI report, the makers of 'Zero' created a huge set in Mumbai that replicated the iconic Ghantaghar and other intricate touches were added to get the vibes and feel of the city right in the film.
For all those who might not yet be aware that actor Zeeshan Ayyub, who plays the character of Bauua in the the movie, hails from Meerut. He's the one who helped SRK get his accent and mannerisms right.
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Aafia, Babita, Guddu, Ashok! Ye pehle hi kam the jo ye ek aur aa gaya! Par cute toh hai ye! #2DaysToZero @anushkasharma @katrinakaif @aanandlrai @redchilliesent @cypplofficial
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Like all things royal about Badshah Khan, this special addition is sure to add its own charm to the movie. It is, however, SRK as a Meerut lad that has gotten us all excited, besides of course his performance as a vertically challenged man in the movie.
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All in one frame ð#ZeroPromotions @iamsrk @katrinakaif @aanandlrai
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Starring Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif besides the man of the moment, the movie is one of the most anticipated movies of the year.

Over the years, cricket as a sport has witnessed a lot of changes. The advent of Twenty20 (T20) format has sparked various changes in the way cricketers approach the game.
From helicopter shots to reverse scoops, we've seen the batsmen adding new and unique shots to their armoury. An improved level of fitness amongst the batsmen has now enabled them to clear the boundary ropes at will, cutting a sorry figure for the bowlers.
But, if the batsmen have improvised over time, their arch nemesis - the bowlers, too, have made crucial changes to their bowling to counter the opposition. From spinners to seam bowlers, the modern-day bowlers are now seen altering their lengths, bowling slower deliveries and deceiving the batsmen with their mystery balls.
A similar wizardry came to the fore when the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a video of what looked like a domestic game.
The video, which was shared on the social media, shows an Indian left-arm spinner taking a 360-degree spin before releasing the ball in a bid to outsmart the batsmen.
The Indian bowler, unlike other ambidextrous bowlers, didn't switch arms. But, it was his unique bowling action - one that would make a Ballerina proud - that took everyone by surprise. While the batsman somehow managed to maintain his focus before successfully defending the ball, the on-field umpire ruled it as a 'dead-ball'.
The video, which has got more than 15000 views on Facebook, has taken social media by storm. While some cricket fans opined that it was a legit delivery, others felt that the umpire was right to call it a 'dead-ball'.
Jokes apart, there is no liberty for bowlers in cricket. A batsman can play any shot from any positions he likes but a bowler should always stick to the same old style and trying something creative is considered as dead ball.
— The Himalayas (@mounteverest_) November 8, 2018
Garba round the wicket ð¤£
— vinayak k jadhav (@vinayakkjadha7) November 8, 2018
When gujju miss navaratri while playing cricket!
— Sweety (@shahsweetym) November 8, 2018
Seems perfect bowling to me. Why is the umpire is objecting?
— Atul Bisht (@Hugsandbeer) November 8, 2018
When you are Professional cricketer but its Navaratri season & You can't Miss Garbað
— ΛKΛÆ§Î (@akash_rockzz) November 8, 2018

Seems like the entry of the wild card contestants is finally shaking things up in the 'Bigg Boss' house. The entry of Rohit Suchanti and Megha Dhade is bound to stir up more controversies in the house.
#BB12 mein aa rahi hai #BBMarathi ki winner @meghadhade aur heart-throb @imrohitsuchanti! Dekhiye inke aane se ghar mein kya planning aur plotting hoti hai, aaj raat 9 baje! #BiggBoss12 pic.twitter.com/iwIA0CVah4
— Bigg Boss (@BiggBoss) October 22, 2018
Right now, Sreesanth has himself to blame for his current situation in the house. His aggression has won him a lot of flak from the other contestants, including that of Salman Khan and even the viewers. Everyone's been questioning his lack of interest, his empty threats to quit the game and his regular bouts of mood swings that upset the environment in the house.
#SurbhiRana nahi chhod rahi ek bhi mauka @sreesanth36 ko Kaal Kothri mein pareshaan karne ka! Kya hoga isja anjaam? Dekhiye #WeekendKaVaar with @BeingSalmanKhan to find out. #BB12 #BiggBoss12 @iamappyfizz @oppomobileindia @TheGarnierMan @letsdroom pic.twitter.com/dgGZGhW5Yo
— COLORS (@ColorsTV) October 20, 2018
However, in a question-answer round that was moderated by Megha, Sree confessed that this was, in fact, a part of his plan, a strategy to play the game.
Iss hafte ke nominations mein hone wala hai twist! Dene padenge gharwalon ko wild card entries ke teekhe sawaalon ke jawab. Dekhna na bhulein #BB12 aaj raat 9 baje. #BiggBoss12 pic.twitter.com/i9a2rz1nIs
— COLORS (@ColorsTV) October 22, 2018
Seems like he is not as vulnerable as everyone thought he was, eh? With the cat now being out of the bag, just how far will he go to play this game? Only time will tell.

Canada has a lot of things our country doesn't and now, another, probably one of the most important things has joined the list.
Recreational marijuana is now legal in Canada, yay!
This news is technically a few months old and it was back in June when the bill legalizing marijuana passed the senate.
It's been too easy for our kids to get marijuana - and for criminals to reap the profits. Today, we change that. Our plan to legalize & regulate marijuana just passed the Senate. #PromiseKept
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) June 20, 2018
But, as of today, adults are allowed to carry and share up to 30 grams of legal marijuana in public. Moreover, it's also legal for people to cultivate up to four plants in their households and make products, like edibles, for personal use.
Obviously, it won't be available to minors but that's a no-brainer.
As much as we would want India to follow suit, it doesn't seem like that will happen anytime soon. Sorry, Uday Chopra, even after your very thought-out tweet, it still is probably a long way to go for us.
I feel India should legalize marijuana. Firstly, It's part of our culture. Secondly, I think if legalized and taxed it can be a huge revenue source. Not to mention it will remove the criminal element associated with it. Plus and most importantly it has a lot of medical benefits!
— Uday Chopra (@udaychopra) September 13, 2018
But, what we do know is how many Indians prefer moving to Canada. The country is like a mini-Punjab now. I mean, the free healthcare is enough reason to immigrate, but now this as well? It's like Canada just wants to get more and more people to come there. Great move, seriously.
So, if you were planning on becoming the 'kaneda wala cousin' of your family, now you have one more reason for it, or should I say, 420 more reasons.
People on Twitter are having some fun with this, and rightly so.
Canada right now ð¨ð¦#CannabisLegalization pic.twitter.com/nG0Vb7kmcY
— Kelly Canuckð (@KellyCanuckTO) October 17, 2018
Take that, America!
Right now, marijuana is 100% legal in Toronto! In 3 hours, it'll be 100% legal here in Vancouver as well! Congratulations on this historical day, Canada! You're now America's cool older cousin who can get us weed!
— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) October 17, 2018
So much excitement!
WEED IS OFFICIALLY LEGAL IN CANADA pic.twitter.com/6EQz5Fvv0X
— A â¡ | DMUMT (@10LOEY) October 17, 2018
Yes, great day.
HAPPY CANNABIS DAY CANADA! #legalizationday pic.twitter.com/jEWPzrt8pA
— Ash Rainbowð³ï¸‍ð (@lulz) October 17, 2018

Festival time at every Indian household is a time for celebration, and Rakhi is no different. The annual fanfare and the celebrations have kickstarted. Starting obviously with me brainstorming over what to gift my sister this year.
Reflecting on this sacred bond between siblings got me thinking why should this 'raksha bandhan' be one-sided? As my sister ties the rakhi on my wrist for my protection from all evil, who is doing that for her? Why should the brothers receive all the prayers and the sisters be let off with nothing?
Well, this year, we brothers need to act differently and more responsibly. Ditch the usual gifting idea of chocolates and hampers, your sister deserves the gift of health. Here are 5 incredible healthy things you can gift her this Rakhi.
Stay At A Detox Resort
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Studies suggest that girls dealing with the daily stress of a fast-paced city life have higher rates of mental illness. In fact, urbanites have a 21% increased risk of developing an anxiety disorder and a 39% increased risk of having a mood disorder compared with residents of rural areas, according to a study. So, select a de-stressing programme that suits your sister's wellness needs to heal her from within. Book a nice detox resort for her stay. We bet you won't hear her complaining.
Vipassana For Inner Peace
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Did you know PCOS is on the rise in India, and 1 in every 10 girls is affected by it? Girls suffering from PCOS exhibit a range of symptoms such as weight gain, fatigue, unwanted hair growth, thinning hair, infertility, acne, pelvic pain, headaches, sleep problems and mood changes. The one thing that helps women combat PCOS is a healthy and stress-free environment. So this Rakhi, gift your sister a stay at the Vipassana centre for meditation. This is one of the most ancient techniques of meditation and is a simple and practical way to achieve peace of mind and a happy and useful life.
Yoga For A Healthy Mind
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Who says yoga is for old people? A lot of millennials are taking up yoga for a healthy body and mind. Yoga not only helps you stay healthy physically but also relieves you of all your stress. This gift will be treasured by your sister forever, so go on, gift her a yoga membership today.
Superfoods
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Instead of gifting chocolates and other sugary delicacies to your sister, why don't you try making a hamper full of organic and healthy stuff? You can add flaxseeds, superfoods, oats and green tea in it so that her health doesn't get compromised even during a festival.
Max Bupa Health Insurance
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And lastly, our favourite gift is the gift of true health- Goactive Max Bupa Health insurance. Healthy living is happy living. To ensure your sister leads a healthy life, GoActive is a comprehensive health insurance cover that ensures overall wellness and complete happiness for her and her family. It goes beyond the coverage of her hospitalization expenses as it takes care of her overall health. It also provides a health coach that gives daily personalized coaching, doctors visits, Diagnostic tests etc. is all done cashless. And all this can be managed through app on your fingertips. It also gives her the flexibility to choose the perfect cover for her needs, gives the option to choose from a varied list of benefits and what's more, there are also rewards for being healthy! You can buy it here
So try these different and effective gifting ideas for your sister this Rakhi, and give her the health that she truly deserves.

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